Welcome to The Mother Company!

We are a group of dedicated parents, just like you, who know that life’s most important lessons aren’t about ABCs and 123s, but rather how to become good people. Here you will find articles from savvy moms and world-renowned experts offering insight into the many challenges we all face as we try to raise healthy, safe, well-adjusted children. Be sure to also check out our Ruby’s Studio line of stylish, helpful products based in social and emotional learning for young kids.

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05.23.13

As a parent with your own children, can you really go home again? Dr. Susan Newman, author of “Under One Roof Again,” gives some doable tips about how you can live happily together in a multi-generational home.

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05.21.13

We love our parents. But living with them? That’s a whole other story. Not for the Carrejos. Hear from Grandma, her son, and his wife, about the pros of sharing a home.

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05.20.13

Parenting expert Susan Stiffelman offers tips and tricks in this parenting class hosted by The Mother Company. Join us Wednesday, May 29 at The Pump Station in Santa Monica.

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05.20.13

“One day” my mother told me, “you’ll take care of us.” The Mother Company’s Founder and CEO Abbie Schiller describes her decision to move her family into her parents’ home.

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05.17.13

Living at the “crossroads of mother and father,” Polly Pagenhart, LGBT activist, editor and most importantly mom, hand picks a list of resources for info on LGBT parenting.

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05.16.13

LGBT activist, Kathy Young gives a window into the great obstacles and vast joys of being a Lesbian mom today.

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05.15.13

Zach Wahls blew up YouTube with his straight-shooting, heartfelt speech given to the Iowa House Judiciary Committee. If you missed it, watch and be lifted up by his love of his two moms.

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05.14.13

Zach Wahls electrified the internet with a three minute YouTube video. It was a recording of Zach, testifying in front of the Iowa House Judiciary Committee on behalf of full marriage equality. His book “My Two Moms” takes a personal look at what it’s like to be raised by two beloved mothers.

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05.13.13

Family structure is diverse these days, and dialogue about what exactly defines family yields rich discussions. TMC President, Sam Kurtzman-Counter, talks about her thoughts on LGBT families and introduces our week of thought-provoking content.

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05.10.13

How much more do you value your mama now that you are one?! Read on to hear how prominent mom influencers feel their parenting style compare’s to their own moms’.

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05.09.13

Read eye-opening insights into the motherhood of the 60s/70s from two leaders of the Women’s Movement, Letty Cottin Pogrebin and Suzanne Braun Levine.

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05.08.13

After three years of exploring our greatest parenting issues together, we’ve rounded up some of your comments in order to look back and celebrate our amazing community. Keep ‘em coming!

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05.08.13

Mothering of the women’s lib era compared to mothering today holds big differences. Hear from scholar and mother, Michelle Janning about how things have changed.

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05.08.13

Happy Mother’s Day! Celebrate and share the joys of motherhood with our beautiful (and not to mention hilarious) new eCards. Share with your friends and enter for your chance to win prizes!

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05.06.13

Looking for more MoCo in your life? We are excited to announce we will be posting helpful articles, tips, interviews, and essays daily. Check back often and pipe in with your thoughts, too!